Rosemary J. Levak, 61, Retired Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Levak was born in Lorain, OH on December 21, 1946, the daughter of the late Lew and Mildred (nee Bloedorn) Warren.

She graduated from Lorain High School in 1964 and Mt. Union College in 1968. She was a lifetime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was very active in her church, serving as a member of the church council and volunteering for church projects as she could.

Mrs. Levak served on the board of directors of Lorain Rainbow Assembly #8, Community Health Partners Parish Nurse program, Lorain Downtown Ministries Assn., Family Planning of Lorain County, and Lorain County Community College St. Joseph Center.

She enjoyed giving of her time and talents; volunteering at Community Health Partners, Lorain's American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and at the Lorain Free Clinic.

Mrs. Levak was a retired special education teacher with Lorain City Schools for 22 years retiring in 1997.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, John M. Levak, a daughter Marlee E. (Dan) Franzen of Arlington, VA, a son Dr. Steven A. Levak of Cleveland, a granddaughter Ellen Franzen and a grandson Joe Franzen.

Friends may call on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Street, Lorain with Rev. Jimmy Madsen, co-pastor officiating.

Family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440 Cleveland, OH 44131.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.